Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Heart of Palm Pastel Filling (Recheio cremoso de pastel de frango com palmito)
A quick and delicious filling for pastel pastries, featuring shredded chicken and tender heart of palm, perfect for easy snacks and light meals.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
250g chopped heart of palm
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g requeijão cremoso
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken, onions, and garlic at local markets like the Port Vila Central Market. For canned heart of palm and the authentic Brazilian requeijão cremoso, check the specialty imported goods aisles at larger supermarkets in Port Vila. If requeijão is unavailable, a thick cream cheese or a mix of heavy cream and parmesan can serve as a substitute, though the texture and flavor profile will differ.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and the chopped heart of palm to the pan.
- Season with salt to taste and mix well.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and stir until you achieve a homogeneous and creamy filling.
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using to fill the pastries.
Observations
This shredded chicken and heart of palm filling is a tasty and highly practical choice for anyone looking to whip up delicious homemade pastel pastries. The combination of shredded chicken with the mild flavor of heart of palm, brought together by the creaminess of requeijão, results in a versatile filling that works perfectly for both fried or baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleaser that offers a comforting, familiar flavor, while also being an excellent way to use up cooked shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy day or special occasions when you want to serve savory, satisfying bites.
It is a crowd-pleaser that offers a comforting, familiar flavor, while also being an excellent way to use up cooked shredded chicken. Its ease of preparation makes it ideal for a busy day or special occasions when you want to serve savory, satisfying bites.
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